Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 39

2 - 6 FRONT SUSPENSION
HUB / BEARING (Continued)
a pry bar between hub and bearing assembly and
steering knuckle (Fig. 8) and gently pry hub and
bearing from knuckle. If stub shaft is frozen to hub
and bearing assembly, tap end of stub shaft with soft
face hammer to free it from hub and bearing spline.
Fig. 7 Hub And Bearing Removal And Installation
1 - HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY
2 - STEERING KNUCKLE
Fig. 8 Prying Hub And
1 - INSERT PRY BAR HERE
2 - PRY BAR
3 - KNUCKLE
4 - HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: If metal seal (Fig. 9) on hub and bearing
assembly is seized
becomes dislodged on hub and bearing assembly
during bearing removal. The hub and bearing
assembly MUST not be reused and MUST be
replaced with a new hub and bearing assembly.
to steering knuckle
Fig. 9 Hub And Bearing Assembly Seal
1 - SEAL CAN MUST REMAIN TIGHT AGAINST HUB AND
BEARING ASSEMBLY HERE
2 - SEAL
3 - FLINGER
4 - DO NOT ALLOW FLINGER TO BE BENT OR DAMAGED
DURING REMOVAL OF HUB/BEARING OR C/V JOINT
5 - HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION - HUB AND BEARING (FRONT)
CAUTION: Hub and bearing assembly mounting
surfaces on steering knuckle and driveshaft (Fig.
10) must be smooth and completely free of foreign
material or nicks.
and
Fig. 10 Hub And Bearing Mounting Surfaces
1 - BE SURE THESE SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF
KNICKS BEFORE INSTALLING BEARINGS
2 - STEERING KNUCKLE
3 - STUB AXLE
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